The new Evernote 10 Version List of Missing Core Features

[gazumped 9,569]

Hi.  First  comment - you may want to change the tag line for this section:  "If you have feedback related to the older version of Evernote for Windows, post here!" (my emphasis) - I think you mean the new one?

Some questions arise before I update my current version 6.25...

1. Is there a "step back" option? - i.e. once updated would I be able to revert to my 6.25 version if the new app is not performing well?
2. Local (unsynced) notes are no longer supported - do you still store local copies of the notes synced with the server database?  I ask because I use Backupery's app to export my notes to ENEX on a daily basis and I'd like to continue to do so after updating.
3. For anyone wary of updating to the new version - how long do you forsee support for legacy versions continuing?  Will there still be bug fixes and updates for those versions?
4. Presentation Mode is something which is very useful for academic users - is there any prospect of this coming back / some sort of integration with a presentation app?
5. Another service I use is Postach.io - will that app continue to be able to convert my notes to a blog?

I can work around the Outlook Clipper no longer being supported (there's still email!) but the list of unsupported features in the help page says (again my emphasis)

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his is not an exhaustive list of features, but the most notable include:

• Local notebooks
• Presentation mode
• Context
• ScanSnap Evernote Edition firmware and software
• Outlook clipper

 

Can we expect an exhaustive list of 'no longer supported' features anytime soon?

[gazumped 9,569]

OK - I see now.  Well,  on the points you mentioned... (in no order...)

Create import folders

http://scansnap.fujitsu.com/global/evernote/index.html

Local folders not coming back.

[treelight 3]

I just wrote this to Evernote:
I have Evernote 7.14 on my old iMac, but when I downloaded a new version for my new iMac I got 10,17.6. Confusing because the old iMac says I have the latest version. Then I noticed a few things, none of which I like. The new version will not let me access customer support, though I pay for Evernote Plus. The tags are down below, which I don't like. I am used to seeing them all above and it makes them an extra movement to put in, and I don't see a way to change it. The sidebar font is small and dull/grey and I don't see a preference to change it. And where is the sync button? Also, the new one has a bright green Share button and an Only You button that does nothing. I don't want either one. The Add Note button is way at the left which will make it harder to access when I have several apps open. What shall I do when I trade in my older iMac? Why would you make an upgrade that gets rid of so many good things? Can I go back to an earlier version that will work on my new iMac? 

I did try downloading the "Legacy App" from their page, (tried finding 7.14 also). I doesn't work on my new iMac.

 

[PinkElephant 5,183]

Legacy should run, through Rosetta.

v10 is different, so take your time checking it out. There are changes, but not all changes are negative. It is however not feature complete. I use legacy for some that are still amiss in v10.

You can try support here:

https://help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

 

The ticket type "Account" should be open for all users, and allow you to check out your access to features.

[vuxus 2]

On the iOS version is doing great and I like the features provided but in Desktop version, I still prefer the legacy Evernote.

My suggestion, I think what you need to improve are:

1. The "search engine" sometime I can't find my documents even with the correct key words
2. I think improve the search method where having a build-in A.I like what Google did in their search for new movie.
3. SYNC issue - e.g. sometime I notice my image disappear from the document. Prefer at least Evernote keep latest copy in your history so I can retrieve if there is any issue occurs.

For timing being ... I stay with the old one.

[peterlemer 8]

On 7/23/2021 at 2:19 AM, treelight said:

I just wrote this to Evernote:
I have Evernote 7.14 on my old iMac, but when I downloaded a new version for my new iMac I got 10,17.6. Confusing because the old iMac says I have the latest version. Then I noticed a few things, none of which I like. The new version will not let me access customer support, though I pay for Evernote Plus. The tags are down below, which I don't like. I am used to seeing them all above and it makes them an extra movement to put in, and I don't see a way to change it. The sidebar font is small and dull/grey and I don't see a preference to change it. And where is the sync button? Also, the new one has a bright green Share button and an Only You button that does nothing. I don't want either one. The Add Note button is way at the left which will make it harder to access when I have several apps open. What shall I do when I trade in my older iMac? Why would you make an upgrade that gets rid of so many good things? Can I go back to an earlier version that will work on my new iMac? 

I did try downloading the "Legacy App" from their page, (tried finding 7.14 also). I doesn't work on my new iMac.

 

What new mac do you have? I have a 2019 iMac i9 and 7.14 works fine.

 

pete

[PinkElephant 5,183]

The GUI decisions are as they are, like it or not. 

Access to customer support is available, maybe a bit hidden. If you use a mobile client, it is easier to find there (in settings). Or use this link:

https://help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

If you want to use the legacy client, you find it here. But be aware: End of life, no changes, no new features:

https://help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052560314-Install-an-older-version-of-Evernote

Personally I only use it for a few functions where v10 still has no feature parity.

And don’t know from where you got your v10 version: It is not current. Current version is 10.19.2.

[jean jamin 12]

After giving evernote the benefit of the doubt one last time in december '20, I'm done with it.
New frustrations and problems every time. Missing features of which is unclear whether they'll be back, etc. Most importantly, they've made Evernote a new juggernaut with a cluttered interface that doesn't help you find everything you're looking for quickly. They just don't seem to get it at Evernote. 
Have you ever heard of Ironic Leap? Simple, intuitive, find what you're looking for quickly. And yes, I am one of the 5% (according to the CEO) crazy people who use tags very intensively.
Tags for apple notes are coming and I like Bear's very simple interface much better.
After 13 years of evernote use of which many years as a premium user .... it is goodbye evernote ...

[PinkElephant 5,183]

Fine - high on emotion, low on content.

If another solution suits you better, it is a natural choice to move on.

[gazumped 9,569]

27 minutes ago, jean jamin said:

After 13 years of evernote use of which many years as a premium user .... it is goodbye evernote

It's entirely your choice - good luck with your next choice.  I'm still with Evernote - allbeit with their Legacy product - happily using the features in the way I've grown used (or resigned) to over these past several years.  There's no requirement (yet) to adopt the new version - it's an option not a compulsion.  Just sayin'

[mhowie 11]

On 8/27/2021 at 7:18 AM, gazumped said:

It's entirely your choice - good luck with your next choice.  I'm still with Evernote - allbeit with their Legacy product - happily using the features in the way I've grown used (or resigned) to over these past several years.  There's no requirement (yet) to adopt the new version - it's an option not a compulsion.  Just sayin'

Yep, same here. Legacy until such time they might choose to completely abandon (as in it doesn't sync) then I will move on as well. This assumes, of course, the current product doesn't improve so its performance is at least equal to Legacy.

[Coffee First Thing 96]

10 minutes ago, mhowie said:

Yep, same here. Legacy until such time they might choose to completely abandon (as in it doesn't sync) then I will move on as well. This assumes, of course, the current product doesn't improve so its performance is at least equal to Legacy.

Me, too. I'm still using the Legacy version (and on Android.) I'll hold on for awhile longer, and then either jump ship to a different service, or use the new Evernote if it finally matches the old Evernote in features and usability. 

[Merrow 5]

27 minutes ago, Coffee First Thing said:

Me, too. I'm still using the Legacy version (and on Android.) I'll hold on for awhile longer, and then either jump ship to a different service, or use the new Evernote if it finally matches the old Evernote in features and usability. 

Loudly agree as does every other multi-year Evernote user I am aware of.  Let me stress that one aspect of usability is ease of access to common functions - the current "new" Evernote has hidden (moved) some previously easy to find and access functions which makes many long time users see the "new" product "usability" as poor.

[Tjoffolajnen 0]

Dears, community 

First thanks for developing this tool which I have used since the start of Evernote (i think). By thus I have quite some volumes of notes in by now. It has become one of life's essentials. 

With that stated and the reason for bringing me here:  I would love to get some of the old features back as of presentation mode in the new Evernote. It's super useful as the flow from reading--> taking notes --> presenting notes (and other related items) are all done in the tool. Do we have a date or a release note for this story? 

Thanks a lot, and please keep them developments coming! 

KR Fredrik 

[PinkElephant 5,183]

Presentation mode needs an entire own code setup in the app. I think EN had a pretty good view of how much the tool was used, and decided against implementing it. We are now 2 years older, and killing presentation mode obviously didn’t have an impact on the apps standing.

You can reach EN staff by feedback or support ticket.

My expectation is that presentation mode is gone, and will never ever return. It is a niche within of a niche, and can’t compete against apps or online solutions (take a look at Prezi.com if you want something other than PowerPoint) that make a living from reinventing presentations.